Ph.D., University of Miami, 1983 B.S., City University of New York, 1978

My current research interests include shallow water, benthic communities of tropical, marine ecosystems; I am interested in the population dynamics of exploited species, the effects of natural and anthropogenic disturbances on habitat quality, recruitment dynamics and community structure, and resource management strategies for marine protected areas. Current projects include development of a coral field nursery and inventory and monitoring of Acroporaspp. in Biscayne National Park.

Carter, R.W., T. Capo, S. Viehman, D. DiResta and R. Curry (in preparation) Efficacy of coral nurseries for reef restoration in South Florida. Coral Reefs Robles, M.D., T. Armentano, D. DiResta, M.R. Lara, D.L. Jones and M.J. Butler (2005) Condition of the natural resources of Biscayne National Park. A state of the parks technical report. NatureServe, Arlington VA. Cropper, W.P., D. Lirman, S.C. Tosini, D. DiResta, J. Luo, and J. Wang (2001) Population dynamics of a commercial sponge in Biscayne Bay, Florida. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science 53, 13-23. Cropper, W. and D. DiResta (1999) Simulation of a commercial sponge population in Biscayne Bay, Florida: recovery following Hurricane Andrew and management implications. Ecological Modelling:118, 1-15. Ault, J, J. Serafy, D. DiResta and J. Dandelski (1997) Impacts of commercial fishing on key habitats within Biscayne National Park, Final Report on Cooperative Agreement No. CA-5250-6-9018, 80 pgs. DiResta, D.J., B.R. Lockwood and R.W. Curry (1996) Growth, mortality and recruitment of commercial sponges in Biscayne National Park. Final Report , South Florida Water Management District.